Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see PRECAUTION )).

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the sensor with the 2 nuts.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 82 in.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - If the airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
  - When installing the airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
  Fig 1: Installing Side Airbag Sensor Assembly LH And Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the sensor.
3. Connect the connector.
INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUBASSEMBLY LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL ASSIST GRIP COVER LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH (See REASSEMBLY )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).